York sports outdoors events

Family Kayak Tour

Sunday, May 19 1:30p

McDowell Preserve Waterfront Dock. Paddle the border of the Carolinas with views of the Buster Boyd Bridge, Copperhead Island and more. All equipment and instruction provided...

Adult Fitness Hike

Sunday, May 19 3:00p

McDowell Nature Preserve, Charlotte

Springtime is here! Get active with McDowell Nature Center staff as we set out on a moderate pace around the preserve...

Lake Wylie Sunset Kayak Tour

Wednesday, May 22 6:00p

McDowell Nature Preserve, Charlotte

McDowell Preserve Waterfront Dock. Join us for a relaxing kayak tour. During this class we will learn the basics of flat water kayaking while watching the sunset over Lake Wylie...

Tega Cay Veterans Memorial Day 5k Run & 1 Mile Family Walk

Monday, May 27 7:30a

Pavilion, Tega Cay Golf Club, Tega Cay

Tega Cay Veterans Assoociation is hosting our 3rd annual Memorial Day 5km and 1 mile family walk benefitting the Wounded Warrior Project and Veterans of York county.

Family Campfire

Friday, May 24 6:00p

McDowell Nature Preserve, Charlotte

McDowell Nature Preserve Campground. Visit McDowell Nature Preserve s campground and hang out around a roaring campfire...

Prairie Hayride

Friday, May 24 7:15p

McDowell Nature Preserve, Charlotte

McDowell Nature Preserve Campground...

Little Explorers: Ants on Parade

Monday, May 20 9:30a

McDowell Nature Preserve, Charlotte

Toddlers and adults discover nature together through crafts, games, songs, animal encounters and outdoor exploration...

Ray Booton Golf Classic

Saturday, Jun 8 8:30a

Regent Park Golf Club, Fort Mill

21st Annual Ray Booton Golf Classic sponsored by the Kappa Foundation of Charlotte...

Family Creek Exploration

Sunday, May 26 1:00p

McDowell Nature Preserve, Charlotte

Four Seasons Trail. Prepare to get your feet wet! Bring the whole family to explore the creek in search of insects, crayfish, frogs, and other critters that live in the water...

Environmental Issues Forum

Wednesday, May 22 6:00p

McDowell Nature Preserve, Charlotte

Join us on the 4th Wednesday evening of the month for a discussion about relevant environmental issues and some of the things being done to address these issues. Topics will vary each month...

In a Drop of Water

Saturday, May 25 2:30p

McDowell Nature Preserve, Charlotte

It is incredible to discover how much life can live in a drop of water! Join us as we examine pond and stream water under the microscope...

Wild Wings!

Saturday, Aug 3 9:00a

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, Belmont

Wild Wings! August 3, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Wildlife biologist Susan Campbell returns for her annual research trip as she traps, bands and releases hummingbirds...

Preschool Pioneers: Birds of a Feather

Friday, May 31 9:30a

McDowell Nature Preserve, Charlotte

Adventurous and curious, preschoolers explore the outdoors with wide-eyed wonder. Each week features a different theme that incorporates age-appropriate games, stories, animal encounters and more...

Bee Wild!

Saturday, Jun 8 9:00a

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, Belmont

June 8, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Approximately 75% of the food we eat, including tasty favorites such as apples, strawberries, blueberries and chocolate is pollinated by insects like bees...

Wild Life!

Saturday, Jul 13 9:00a

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, Belmont

Wild Life! July 13, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Garden will feature more than plants during this exciting event, during which you will have a chance to get even closer to the wild side of nature...

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